noun

racking

noun

A method of laying shingles vertically up a roof, rather than side to side, during roofing work.

"The contractor recommended racking for a faster, more even shingle job."

The process of clarifying wine, beer, or cider by draining it off its sediment.

"After a few weeks the wine is ready for racking off the lees."

How to Use Racking

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In plain EnglishA term used in roofing (a shingle-laying technique) and in winemaking (siphoning liquid off its sediment).

rackings plural

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